as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a city government that is rife with malfeasance and corruption
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Recent Examples of rife
Rumors have been rife for quite some time now, but finally, the company has confirmed that production has started for its muscle cruiser.
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New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
The mysterious laser weapon was displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing in September, and since then, speculations have been rife over its capabilities.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Finally, there is an actual plan Rumors of a White House plan to end the conflict in Gaza had been rife.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Channeling a fresh-off-the-Vespa vibe, aviator frames were rife in Milan.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
The mysterious laser weapon was displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing in September, and since then, speculations have been rife over its capabilities.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Finally, there is an actual plan Rumors of a White House plan to end the conflict in Gaza had been rife.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Channeling a fresh-off-the-Vespa vibe, aviator frames were rife in Milan.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wearing a well-fitting, high-quality mask in crowded indoor spaces also can reduce the risk of contracting respiratory infections or spreading your illness to others.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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With wintry weather and crowded airports, Thanksgiving travel can already be stressful.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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In any case, the film feels as excitingly changeable as its art style, something which pushes into more emotionally fraught territory during its last half hour.—
Kambole Campbell,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Australia, the debate has been more fraught than almost anywhere else, and so the government’s announcement caught out even those who’ve been at the negotiating table.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Quinnen Williams has only known the New York Jets since he was drafted third overall in 2019, which means winning hasn’t been abundant in his NFL career.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The use of abundant metals like nickel instead of lithium or cobalt could further reduce costs.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Interiors are awash in soothing neutrals and natural textures, and the wellness program takes inspiration from the Aspen tree.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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And the original stage musical, which first hit Broadway 22 years ago, is still playing to packed houses on the Great White Way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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Serielizados also served on Friday a high-caliber masterclass by Alan Ball, received by yelps of reverent enthusiasm from a fandom packed audience.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But customer service is jammed right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Warner Bros history is movie history, and the notion that that history is bought and sold like so many spare car parts can cause a deep eyeroll about the way pop culture gets jammed into the unforgiving confines of M&A culture.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dominica Nestled in the southern branch of the Caribbean archipelago, Dominica is replete with verdant rainforests, volcanic landscapes and diverse reefs, walls and underwater hot springs.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The property has a special kind of refined, vintage charm, replete with relics like a retro annunciator panel and fun shower tiles that share facts about the city’s history in every bathroom.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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